Eagle Creek, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Eagle Creek Elementary School
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 Eagle Creek
Location in Oregon
Eagle Creek
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
97022
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1120258 |
Eagle Creek is a small community in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. It is not a city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. You can find it about seven miles southwest of Sandy. It's also located near the Clackamas River.
About Eagle Creek
A Look Back in Time
Eagle Creek got its name from a nearby stream. This stream was called Eagle Creek because many eagles lived in the area. People started calling the community "Eagle Creek" way back in 1844.
A post office was set up in Eagle Creek in 1867. An early settler named Philip Foster also started a farm here.
Weather in Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek has a special kind of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are warm but not too hot. They are also usually dry. The average temperature in the warmest month is never above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fun Things to Do
If you like golf, you might enjoy the Eagle Creek Golf Course. It's a full-sized 18-hole course.
